DuPont Performance Coatings Among Winners of German Environment Prize

Published on 2004-08-10. Author :
SpecialChem

A network of eight companies, including DuPont Performance
Coatings, recently received the German 2004 Environment Prize in the "Environment
Friendly Technologies" category for Thermoface, an innovative pre-treatment
for high quality medium density fiber (MDF) board. The prize was awarded
by BDI, the German Association of Industry.

The network created a new environment- and user-friendly
method that makes it easier to pre-treat the MDF board and achieve a dust-free,
flawlessly smooth surface. The treatment also reduces the degree of dust
exposure from sanding and polishing. The name Thermoface was inspired
by the term "babyface", because the network wanted users of
this product to be reminded of the smooth skin of a baby's face.

Volker Rekowski, global research and development manager
 DuPont Powder Coatings, said: "We are incredibly proud of
this prize. The team has made it possible to coat any wooden surface without
releasing any emissions."